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Le Tour Eiffel
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The eiffel tower was constructed by Gustave Eiffel after he entered a drawing competition for the next World's Fair building design and won. The Eiffel Tower has 3 levels, the third of which contains a restaurant for guests to enjoy. You may choose to walk the 1652 stairs to the top or you can opt to ride in the elevator!
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Notre Dame
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The famous cathedrale has made an appearance in the beloved Disney film "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" but this amazing structure is more than just a cameo in a children's movie.
Notre-Dame is famed for its gothic architecture and is more than 700 years old! The cathedrale is home to ornately designed sstain glass windows, gargoyles, angels, and more.
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L'Arc de Triomphe
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Ordered by Napoleon to be built as a dedication to his imperial armies and their triumphs, the Arc de Triomphe stands proudly at the end of the Camps-Elysees.
Beneath its create arche rest The Grave of the Unknown Soldier which represents all of the lives lost during both the world wars.
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Sacre Coeur
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Sacre Coeur sits on the hillside of Montmartre and rises 129 meters above sea-level.
By tradition, it is the place of the martydom of Saint Denis, the first bishop of Paris and has been visited since by many artyrs of France.
Click the above link to take a tour and learn more! |
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Le Moulin rouge
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During a time of carefree living and a favoritism for artistic creativity, the Moulin Rouge served as the hot spot for cabaret shows and the mixing of different social classes.
Visit the official website to discover more about this era of French culture. |
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Musee du Louvre
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Dominating the 12th century in Paris, the Louvre was originally constructed as a fortress before being renovated to look as it does to day. The Louvre and its pyramids are in honor of the "Sun King", King Louis XIV.
Visit the official website of the Louvre to take a virtual tour, see pictures, and learn more! |
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Les Catacombs
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20 meters under the city of Paris, the Catacombs are an immense maze of skeletal remains. There are said to be over 7 million bodily remains kept behind walls made of leg bones and skulls.
Take a virtual tour of this underground monument and discover a different side of Paris. click the link above! |
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Centre Pompidou
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This modern art museum was create by Georges Pompidou and has a unique style of architecture. The exterior of this museum is made to look as the interior structure would, drawing anyone's eye to its interesting appearance.
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